A revelatory reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.
Eleanor Roosevelt commits to Franklin's uncertain political future; Betty unexpectedly becomes Second Lady; Michelle wrestles with Barack's nomination.
Eleanor wants Franklin to act boldly against the Great Depression; Betty becomes First Lady days before a state dinner; Michelle faces opposition from Barack's transition team.
Young Eleanor attends her coming out party and meets Franklin; young Betty is courted by a hotshot lawyer; at a Chicago law firm, young Michelle meets summer intern Barack.
Franklin's affairs push Eleanor to socialise with more women; an injury leads to Betty dabbling with pain medication; Michelle vows to hold Chicago's healthcare system to task.
Eleanor holds the first all-female press conference and grows closer to Lorena Hickock; Betty announces her cancer diagnosis. Michelle unveils her healthy school lunch program.
Eleanor moves Hick into the White House while Franklin has the FBI spy on her; Betty works to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment; Michelle urges Barack to support marriage equality.
Eleanor doubles down on her efforts to tackle racism; Betty helps Jerry secure the Republican nomination as her addiction worsens; Michelle grieves after recent gun violence tragedies.
Eleanor forces Franklin's hand in assisting Jewish refugees; Betty seeks out new companions with Jerry away; Michelle speaks out about race despite Barack's hesitations.
Eleanor rallies the country as the US enters WWII; as Betty's addiction spirals, Jerry and her family intervene; Michelle joins Hillary Clinton on the 2016 presidential campaign trail.
Franklin gifts Eleanor the charter for the League of Nations; Betty vows to help others; Barack and Michelle leave the White House, determined to keep making a difference.